166 Isaiah 061 – 063; Luke 020
What is your manifesto? What would you write down to tell people this is what I am all about? Most theologians would agree that this is a Messianic passage, meaning it has to do with our Lord Jesus Christ? Jesus read this Scripture aloud in a Synagogue in Nazareth on a Sabbath. You will find this event in Luke 4:18-21. When he finished reading it he said this day this Scripture has been fulfilled. Jesus Christ himself understood that what Isaiah had written hundreds of years ago was written about Him. Let’s look at this portion one more time. Luke 4:18-19 (MSG)
18 God's Spirit is on me; he's chosen me to preach the Message of good news to the poor, Sent me to announce pardon to prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, To set the burdened and battered free,
19 to announce, "This is God's year to act!"
Israel needed hope and the greatest hope in the world is a real Savior that can really save us from our sins. The greatest hope we have is in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross. Isaiah 62 is a full reminder that God is not finished with Israel. Israel’s savior is coming to them and they will be the city of praise once again.
In our N.T. reading we find Jesus being questioned about His credentials. In the O.T. we see clearly how Scripture applies to Jesus Christ, yet those that were up close and personal did not see Jesus as one sent by God. Jesus did not come in the way that they thought a Savior ought to come. Jesus is truly a cornerstone that helps you build a life on a strong foundation… or He is a stumbling stone? I hope for you that Jesus is the cornerstone of your life. My prayer for you is that you are also sharing your story of how Jesus is helping build your life. Maybe you could also start writing out your manifesto.
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